| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fayette Valley Community School District | Clermont | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,107 | 5 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Starmont Community School District | Arlington | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 584 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| West Central Community School District | Maynard | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 321 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Oelwein Community School District | Hazleton | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,345 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Fayette County compares
Together they enroll 3,357 students across 15 schools. The largest is Oelwein Community School District with 1,345 students. Districts here average 3.8/10, below the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County has 4 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Fayette County is North Fayette Valley Community School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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